truck poll...what is your thoughts on this?

**Reelman65** · 02-02-2012, 06:02 AM

I would say either new truck with warranty and get the benefits of business write offs, financing etc. or Truck older than 2000. I am quite partial to the 5.9 cummins. and definitely get a manual if you go used. I am approaching 300K with original clutch, waterpump, alt. etc. on my 2000' 2500.

**easyrecycle** · 02-02-2012, 06:18 AM

Originally Posted by Reelman65

I would say either new truck with warranty and get the benefits of business write offs, financing etc. or Truck older than 2000. I am quite partial to the 5.9 cummins. and definitely get a manual if you go used. I am approaching 300K with original clutch, waterpump, alt. etc. on my 2000' 2500.

I like the 5.9 as well. What if your fuel mileage tho? Has to be alot better than the 7.3 in fords

**Reelman65** · 02-02-2012, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by easyrecycle

I like the 5.9 as well. What if your fuel mileage tho? Has to be alot better than the 7.3 in fords

I have a 4X4 and bigger tires so I don't do as good as some the the guys.

unlloaded - 21-22mpg mixed and driving fast (the 5.9 cummins) loves to go slow 60-65ish
unloaded highway only 60-65 - 25-26mpg
Light trailer -17-18mpg
Heavily loaded (weight and wind drag) -14-15mpg

I have heard that the new 6.7 is not as fuel efficient, but I have no first hand knowledge of that.

for more of a consensus go to one of the many diesel truck forums.

I would avoid powerstrokes that aren't 7.3L

good luck